Saturday, July 18, 2009

Please cast a vote!

I have always wanted to have a huge Temple pic in my home but could never figure out which one to print. After much debate in my head, I chose Timp Temple because for me, that's where it all started. That is where I took out my endowments and have gone most of the time and therefore has become my temple.

My AMAZING Stephanie sister made me a GORGEOUS 20x24 black frame for my bday-I mean this thing is to die for- and so I am trying to choose one for this frame. I have narrowed it down to the following but can't decide which one to choose. Any suggestions??? PLEASE????


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Monday, July 13, 2009

Summer Nights

Surprisingly I have no pics to post for this entry. However, I was out with Jor tonight on a bike ride and thinking how amazing summer nights are. This maybe the only thing I love about Summers here in Utah... the nights cool down to a bearable temp. We've been out riding our bikes a lot. I LOVE my bike. In fact, next to my camera it's probably my most treasured possession (Thank you Petersons!). I can't believe how you can not do something you love for so long and when you get back on that bike and realize how much fun it is you think, "Why don't I do this more often?" Ah yes... LIFE! We stopped by our friends house tonight talking and having delish Popsicles. Another memorable summer night I'll always remember when I'm old. Why do we not stop to do these things more often?? Tonight was a wonderful summer night.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Kobe's Bday!

I can't believe how fast my life is FLYING by! Kobe has such a special place in my heart. He really is such a sweet little boy. By far, he is all boy and still a sensitive kid. He's some pics from his big day!

Love you little man!


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This one just cracks me right up! I love both our faces on this one. Even though I clean little kids teeth at work-I STILL look a little shocked on this one. HA HA...

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He has SO much fun with his Snuffy Aunt!

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I guess Bugs thought it was her bday or something too cuz she just came
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I LOVE this shot of these two-adorable! I wonder if he whistles when he talks now...

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Ok, so I couldn't resist a few of her too...

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

One Special Day

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Today was a special day not only for me but for my Kobsters. While it was his 7th Birthday (**sob, sob** he's growing much too fast!) I finished my Associates Degree! What a relief! I thought I would NEVER make it, but today I did. It has been very rewarding, but hard all at the same time. Ahem... a certain Hitler teacher shall remain nameless. To all those that were so supportive, encouraging and who believed in me when I couldn't-THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the wonderful people in my life that have helped me get through. I start another semester tomorrow and will be applying for the BFA program this spring. My ultimate dream is to go to grad school and get a MFA and teach college one day.

Little Man... Happy Birthday! I love and adore you so much. You are going to grow up to be someone so amazing-I just know it. You, me, Kangaroo Zoo and some steaks SOON!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Happenings

Not too much to blog about really. Last week I had my wisdom teeth pulled. I didn't get put under or have Nitrous-my choice. Those needles were amazingly INTENSE though. WOW... Seriously, I thought they were going to come through my cheeks! That and I have NEVER in my life felt SO much pressure. Honestly I thought I was going to crawl out of my skin. However, I have an AMAZING Oral Surgeon and it only took him 25mins to get the job done. When everything wore off and I wasn't numb at all, there was NO pain. My jaw has been really tender lately and the first few days of eating took so long that I'd just get bored and give up. Things are healing very nicely though and there's been no swelling at all. Dr. Tate Vieweg is the man for the job is all I can say!

That same night after he took my teeth out, Jory and I went up to the Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple open house. We went with Cort and Ash and their two kids and stopped off at Ikea for dinner first (man, we LOVE that place!) The temple was amazing though. I LOVED the spirit I felt while I was there. It was so powerful and I just couldn't stop smiling inside. Clearly, it took too much effort to smile on the outside! ;) What a beautiful temple though. If you have the chance to go, you REALLY need to go. There is a lot of tile in that temple and I LOVE IT! The chandelier is exquisite! When going to something like this, my testimony is only strengthened of the Gospel because of the strong, quiet power felt. It feels so good to know who I am and what I want out of life. I may not have it all, but I'm working towards these things.

One week tonight I will be done with my two year degree. I am so proud of myself. I am not a bragger by any means, but really... I worked HARD!!! I sacrificed SO much for this too. I am for sure planning on going for a BFA but am taking some time off to get some things in life worked out first but I can't wait to get back in there. There is such a great feeling of self worth and accomplishment in doing what I'm working towards. I still want to teach Alternative Photography in college and plan on doing some fun summer projects in this department. Anyone that wants to join in, give me a call.


Yesterday I drove up to see my two cousins Kenz and Shand. Wow... these girls are amazing and I haven't seen Shand in so long! I miss them (and Bren too!!!) I adore these girls and wish I could hang out with them more. It was so good to see you girls! Shand took a few pics that hopefully I can have and post! Well, I guess this might just be my monthly post!

Ok, so if you have a weak stomach or are easily offended-DON'T SCROLL DOWN!!
I figured my sister Geena and cousin Shanda would appreciate these. ;)









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Go Dr. Tate! Didn't even break anything off. That takes talent!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Landscape Summer 09

Here's some things I've been working on in my Landscape class. It's been a very relaxing class with low stress.These pics are mainly at Squaw Peak and some cow pasture out in the sticks. Travis seems to like taking us out in the middle of no where with no lick of civilization for MILES... We just got back from the Spiral Jetty at 1am this morning and then we're off to Capital Reef this upcoming weekend. Amazing world out there I tell you!

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We took a quick trip out to Toronto in May before I started this semester and I totally forgot to post those pics, so those will be coming soon. No worries Peterson... I STILL have them! ;)

Monday, May 25, 2009

A New Post

We are for sure over due for a new post! The semester is finally over and I've already started a new one. I will have my Associates June 24 and then it's off to apply for the BFA. This semester I've been taking a Landscape Photography class and it has been amazing. Although I do not specialize in this field of Photography, it's been a peaceful and calming class.

It's been rainy quite a bit lately but while it was nice out, we ventured up to the Draper LDS Temple today (I mean yesterday since it's technically Monday now). WOW... I love this temple! It's is GORGEOUS! The clouds there were phenomenal as well. Here's a few of the view!


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Hopefully I will be able to put a few more posts up here soon since I'm not as overwhelmed-but don't count on it! Lol...